Sunday, April 26, 2009

NFL DRAFT 2009 DAY 1 REVIEW

via. ESPN.CLEVELANDBROWNS

Round 1 Selection:

ALEX MACK - CENTER - CALIFORNIA Mack displays great strength and comes from a wrestling background, which allows him to play with great balance. He also possess the necessary ability to sink his hips and reset his feet when going up against bigger interior defensive tackles, and he shows excellent hand use.The Cleveland Browns made three trades in the first round of the NFL draft, just not the one everyone expected.

Eric Mangini began his first draft as Cleveland's coach by striking a deal with his old bosses, sending the No. 5 overall pick to the New York Jets, his former team, who took USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. In return, Cleveland got the No. 17 pick, a second-rounder (No. 52) and three Jets: defensive end Kenyon Coleman, safety Abram Elam and quarterback Brett Ratliff.

The Browns then dropped two spots in a trade with Tampa Bay (No. 19), which also sent Cleveland a sixth-round pick (No. 191).

Mangini then swapped the No. 19 pick for Philadelphia's at 21 and a sixth-rounder (No. 195).

ROUND 2 Selections:

BRIAN ROBISKIE - WIDE RECEIVER - OHIO STATEThe truth is Robiskie might have already reached his potential. He doesn't have top-end speed and is already very polished. That being said, he's a smooth route-runner with good size (6-foot-2, 209 pounds) and reliable hands. In other words, he's capable of contributing immediately.

MOHAMED MASSAQUOI - WIDE RECEIVER - GEORGIA Massaquoi has some limitations as far as home-run hitting ability goes. However, he does an excellent job lowering his hips and creating separation out of his breaks. He also plays with a fearless attitude and possesses the concentration and reliable hands to make the tough catch in traffic

DAVID VEIKUNE - DEFENSIVE END - HAWAII Veikune brings an excellent combination of speed along with athleticism to fit the role of a 3-4 outside linebacker. He can provide pressure off the edge as a pass-rusher and has the strength to be effective holding his ground against the run.